as in convinces
to cause (someone) to think or believe something by using methods that make a person unable to think normally
Terrorists brainwashed the prisoners. Does advertising brainwash children?
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Like when that same duo finally convinces Treebeard and the other Ents to join the battle at Isengard, after seeing their tree friends were cut and burned down by villain Saruman and the orcs.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2026 -
Ariana isn’t super keen on talking to the police about her assault at first, but Cooper convinces her to file charges so Johnny can never hurt another woman.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2026
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Capability alone no longer persuades buyers who now want proof of systems that work quietly in the background while results take the center stage.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Nuremberg explores how authoritarian regimes take over democracies — not by making a detailed intellectual case that persuades on its merits but by validating the power fantasies of those who feel shut out.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
11 Dec. 2025
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Amazon’s staggering jobs cuts this week, the second wave since October, brings the commerce giant’s recent layoffs to roughly 9% of its corporate workforce.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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On top of clarity, this lunation brings recognition or closure, particularly for a long-term professional goal.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Yet for all the star power his name attracts, Winslow will never write with a specific actor in mind.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Golden Gate Bridge attracts more than 10 million tourists every year.—
Kimberley Lovato,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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If a production company sells its back catalog or future content to an AI training company for training large language models (LLMs), then Equity wants all members who appear in this footage to receive a payout.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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Publix also sells lottery tickets and is known for selling many winning tickets.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
Florida Times-Union,
28 Jan. 2026
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Your starter entices with a spicy-tangy flavor, leading into the classic roasted chicken entree.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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While Summer most likely has tonnes of toys and a dog bed, there’s something about cardboard boxes that entices pets.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Glazed in acrylic, the work induces a dualistic perception.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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The movement of the iron-rich liquid induces a magnetic field that covers the entire Earth.—
Scott Brame,
The Conversation,
16 Dec. 2025
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According to Spark Biomedical, this stimulation regulates the nervous system and influences blood flow.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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The type of bone used influences the nutritional profile, and prepackaged broths can have added salts or other ingredients.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Brainwashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainwashes. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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